Baghdatis proved he can win on clay last year when he reached the fourth round here.
Juan Martin Del Potro def. Josselin Ouanna
I thought Del Potro would lose to Fabio Fognini, but after the Italian pulled out, I’ll take Del Potro to beat his lucky loser replacement.
Michael Llodra def. Olivier Patience
They both reached the third round last year but Llodra is 15-10 this season, while Patience is just 1-5.
Tomas Berdych (11) def. Robert Smeets
Berdych beat Smeets twice in Australia last year and the Aussie has never played in the French.
Carlos Moya (16) def. Eduardo Schwank
The 1998 champ has only dropped one first round match here, while his opponent has never even participated in one.
Marcel Granollers def. Michael Berrer
In a match-up of two French Open rookies, I give the edge to the Spaniard who’s playing much better this year.
Oscar Hernandez def. Ivo Minar
Hernandez beat Minar in four sets in the first round of the Australian Open this year and he’s even stronger on clay.
Paul-Henri Mathieu (18) def. Gustavo Kuerten
The 140thranked Kuerten is not the same player who won this event three times about a decade ago. Mathieu should have no problem here.
Guillermo Canas (29) def. Wayne Odesnik
Canas has reached the quarters three times, including last year. Odesnik has never played here.
Hyung-Taik Lee def. Jonas Bjorkman
Lee beat Bjorkman on clay last year in Monaco and he should be able to do it again in France.
Miguel Angel Lopez Jaen def. Frank Dancevic
The qualifier has the advantage of already playing a few matches on the red clay.
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